The Railroad

The railroads and the gritty environment feel so integral to the plot. I'm curious whether the setting was based on real locations or purely fictional, and how it influenced the characters' choices.

His actions are complex and often morally grey, which made me wonder if I was supposed to sympathize or question him throughout the story.

The story feels deliberate and slow at times, yet I was hooked — what do you think contributed most to maintaining suspense in this more measured approach?